If you’re in the market for a new front door, then you should consider 3 elements before making your purchase: price, material, and style.
Price: How Much Should You Spend On Your New Door?
Unless you’re on a shoestring budget, we recommend investing $300 – $800 on a front door. If you’re planning to install it yourself, you could probably afford to get something in the higher end of that range. If you’re going to have the door installed by a professional, then the price could be between $500 – $2000.
Material: What Should Your New Door Be Made Of?
When it comes to materials, you have quite a few options to choose from. The most common are fiberglass, wood, steel, and iron. There isn’t a “right” choice here. If there was, then there wouldn’t be so many different options. Each type come with pros and cons, but if you want something as customizable as wood, but with steel-like security, go with fiberglass. Fiberglass has an insulated core, and is naturally more durable than wood. Although it is slightly more expensive than wood, the insulation will help you keep heat from escaping in the winter, and cool air from escaping in the summer.
Style: What Look Is Right For You?
If you’re not quite sold on Fiberglass, that’s ok. Sometimes it’s best to check out some real world examples of your options. Take a look at Jennifer Noonan’s 14 Eye-Catching Options For Your Front Door and then come back…we’ll wait.
Back? Great! As you can see, doors can look great in glass, iron, and wood. If you’re still unable to decide, start with a color that fits your house best. Yes, we understand that most materials can be pained to your liking, but imagine it they couldn’t be for a moment. Once you have an idea, go out and look at different door styles in person. Sometimes pictures can be deceiving. To truly make the right call, you need to touch and feel your prospective new door.
Bonus: Security
It’s true that fiberglass is more secure than wood, but if you really want to protect your home from intruders, you should have a lock installed by a professional locksmith. Once you choose your new door, check out the locks we have available.
Not sure what type of lock you need? Don’t worry, we can help! If you’re serious about securing your new investment and keeping your home safe, then contact All American Locksmith today!
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